AGN LAGOS HOSTS NOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS.....PMF

In a bid to further create a bond and enhance existing relationship between actors, producers and marketers, Actors Guild of Nigeria - Lagos State Chapter under the leadership of its amiable chairman, Don Pedro Aganbi is hosting a one day forum tagged “PRODUCERS/MARKETERS FORUM”

Speaking to newsmen in lagos, the hardworking chairman said that the forum is an engagement platform for Actors especially Upcoming Actors to Interface with Producers and Marketers in Nollywood to review, analyze and explore opportunities and options that abound in the movie Industry - Nollywood.

“We believe that the forum will go a long way to further engender and create a bond between Actors, producers and Marketers for the purpose of agenda setting for Actors cum producers and marketers. We postulate that with the avalanche of actors and producers sneaking into the industry every minute, there is need for education, awareness creation, knowledge sharing, interaction and networking” Aganbi posited

Expected to deliver the Keynote speech is the president of Association of Movie producers (AMP) Zik Zulu Okafor along with Chairman of Film Video Association of Nigeria Nobet Ajaegbu among other guest speakers.

The Forum is bid to at the prestigious halie selassia Hotel, Aguda Surulere on thurs May 28, 2015

SOURCE:  Nipponcy Richard

Awards & Festival: Nollywood Film Festival Germany

NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY & NOLLYWOOD EUROPE GOLDEN AWARDS 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany is Loading beyond your expectations with full positive surprises!!
Do not miss out - join the moving Train. Do not wait to be told!!!
The Show Must Go On!!!

SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard

SUBMIT YOUR FILMS FOR SCREENING AT THE NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY.....NFFG 2015

NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY - NFFG 2015   Call for submission of Nollywood films for screening In Germany.   Nollywood film makers from all over the world who wish to see their films screened at the NOLLYWOOD Film Festival, Germany - NFFG 2015 holding in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany from 10th – 12th September 2015 are invited to send their films for assessment; CRITERIA. Unless a special waiver is granted, films must comply with the following conditions in order to be selected: - have been made during the last 24 months preceding the Festival;  N.B:  It is possible to send a working copy of the film. When filling out the entry form, please state if it is the final version or a working version. - The Selection Committee only screens the films in DVD (PAL). - Both Blu-ray DVD and DCP are acceptable for cinema screening. SUBTITLES, The Blu-ray DVD or DCP must be subtitled in English If the original version of the film is not in English. SHIPPING The Blu-ray DVDs or DCP should be sent directly to the Nollywood Films Festival Germany - NFFG office: Film Department or to NFFG Lagos, Nigeria address (see addresses below). Should the sender choose to use an express mail service, he/she should clearly mention on the package that it is "for cultural purpose only” and “without commercial value” and declare a symbolic value of "1 Euro" only. The sender should make sure he pays all transport costs and import taxes. Otherwise the NFFG reserves the right to refuse the package. Once your film has been received and registered we shall send you an email of confirmation.  APPLICATION FEE No entry fee is required to submit any film. DVD RETURN The DVDs are not sent back but can be collected at the NFFG offices before the end of September 2015. SCREENING FORMAT FOR NFFG. Selected films will be screened in NFFG either in 35mm print, DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file and A Blu-ray DVD. CONDITIONS Only Nollywood films that meet the following conditions may be chosen for invitation to the Official Screening: • Films that have been produced during the twenty four months preceding the Festival • Films whose distribution is limited to its country of origin • Films that have not been shown on the Internet and TV. FILM DURATION In order to be selected as NFFG film, your film must not exceed 120 minutes in length, including credits. The NFFG Festival does not accept a film that is bellow 90 minutes including credits. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND FOR RECEPTION A deadline for registration is August 1st, 2015. (By this date, the registration form below must have been filled out and validated). One of the accepted formats for NFFG films submitted for selection must be received by the Festival not later than August 25th, 2015. MATERIAL Whatever equipment is used for shooting the film (mini DV, super 8, 35mm...), only the following will be accepted for the pre-selection: DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file, a 35mm film print, HDCAM / HDCAM-SR, Beta SP (Pal, NTSC) or Digital Beta (Pal, NTSC), Blu-ray Disc + 3 standard DVD N.B It is possible to present a working copy of the film but the submission of a final copy must not exceed the deadline. SUBTITLING The Screening Committee will accept to screen a film: •WITHOUT subtitles IF the original language is English. •WITH other languages but subtitles in English. SHIPPING. The print is admitted into Germany under the customs control of temporary admittance. All transportation costs, as well as the shipping agent's fee and insurance are entirely borne by the producer or the sender. It is recommended to contact the shipping agent directly before dispatching the film, in order to enquire about pricing and to ensure that the whole operation runs smoothly. IF YOUR FILM IS SELECTED Those whose films pass the quality assessment test and make the final list will be invited to the screening of their films at the NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY - NFFG 2015 with world press in attendance. You will be contacted by NFFG department before the official press conference, which will take place towards end of August 2015. You must supply us either a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file or a 35mm print, HDCAM / HDCAM-SR, Beta SP (Pal, NTSC) or Digital Beta (Pal, NTSC), Blu-ray Disc + 3 standard DVD. The Film Department will give you all the necessary information on time, only if your film is selected. Download FORM WHERE TO SEND YOUR FILMS;   CONTACT; Film Department Nollywood Film Festival Germany – NFFG 2014  Wedscheidestr 160435 Frankfurt – Germany Tel.: + 49 (0)69 2124 5664; +49 (0)15210 200 103 E-mail; info@ehizoyafilms.com  www.ehizoyafilms.com   LAGOS, NIGERIA CONTACT ADDRESS; TBAV Productions  #20 Likosi, Behind Redeem camp Mowe. Tel; +234 (0)8145185409 nipponcyg2@yahoo.com & Global Net Communication Via Boris Adekunle Aborisade Nr 20 Lucina Joseph street By Yesufu Sanusi Off Adeniran Ogunsanya Surulere, Lagos Nigeria. Tel; +234 (0) 8034408290   SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard

AGN LAGOS EXCOS PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO MR. IBU

Actors Guild of Nigeria – Lagos Chapter under the leadership of Don Pedro Aganbi recently paid a courtesy visit to Ace Nollywood Actor and comedian John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu who recently lost his mother at the age of ninety.

On hand to receive the AGN Lagos Executives was Mr. Ibu and his love wife Stella-Maris. In his message, the chairman, AGN Lagos Don Pedro Aganbi condoled with Mr. IBU and family and added that the entire memberships of AGN Lagos are with him during this period. “Sir, All I can tell you is that AGN Lagos is in prayers with you and your family. Mama has gone to rest and you should concentrate on upholding her legacy and wise counsel. Aganbi posited.

Responding, Mr. Ibu thanked the AGN Lagos chairman and his team for the gesture. “This visit is very thoughtful. It has once again buttress the fact that there is hope for AGN. I feel very honoured and blessed.

The AGN Lagos team was led by the state chairman Don Pedro Aganbi, State Secretary, Stella Maris Nnaji , PRO, TundeTalabi, Chief Whip St. Matthew and PA to the Chairman, Shedrack Ituah.

SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A GREAT MAN: CHAIRMAN AGN LAGOS CHAPTER.....CHEERS

This is to a Father,Friend,Comrade and a Boss.
Happy birthday AGN Chairman Lagos Chapter
Comrade Don Pedro Aganbi
Your dedication and determination inspire us to be dedicated
 and determined. You make us better at what we do.
 Here's to the best Boss we ever had.
Have the happiest of birthdays!!

Comrade Don Pedro Aganbi

SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard

Late Post: Osuofia Renews His Contract With MTN

Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia has just renewed his endorsement deal with MTN. The comic actor was accompanied by his daughters to the office of Upfront Bookings Agency in Lagos to renew his contract today, May 19, 2015. With an extension of terms with the telco firm, Osuofia joins other showbiz stars like Tiwa Savage, Don jazzy, Iyanya, Banky W and others who have all renewed their deals last week....

Pictures below:

SOURCE: Nipponcy Richard

NEW MOVIE ALERT: "Ibu And The Cross"....... Onyeze Holdings Production

The Onyeze Holdings  Production is on location with 

comic star Ibu  currently working on a new movie in Eungu
with  Queen Nwokoye
the movie title "Ibu and the cross" is being shot at
various location in Enugu
 movie is directed by Anuka Ken
cast also in the movie :Obum Enoobi, Okwii Chukwujekwu, Destiny Etiko etc
location photos below

Photos: Ramsey Nouah At Pan Atlantic University "Meet The Artiste Forum" In Ibeju Lekki Lagos.

Ramsey Nouah Nollywood actor was among the speakers at an event
the event sponsored by FCMB which held at km52 Lekki epe
express way, Ibeju Lekki on Wednesday April 29th 2015
Ramsey Nouah encourages and enlighterened participants on the
challenge of the entertainment industry.

                                              A brief question and answer period followed.
                                                            Pictures below:

99% OF MOVIE PIRATES ARE IGBOS... MOVIE PRODUCER,IGWE GABOSKY

Since the accusation of the Igbo speaking communities of piracy by actor and producer, Kunle Afolayan, various practitioners have seen this assertion as very annoying and uncalled for which has led to various tongue lashing of the movie maker.

Though he has come out to apologise thereby explaining what led to him making such statement, it seems he has gotten support from filmmaker cum distributor, Gabriel Okoye, betterknown as Igwe Gabosky.
Gabosky claimed that about 99% of the bootleggers in Alaba are from the Eastern part of Nigeria.
“When I went into Ubakason Plaza and Obosi Plaza, the den of these pirates, 99 percent of the people that are trading there are Igbos. So I don’t know why you just want to take criminality and start joining it with politics. A criminal is a criminal and should be pronounced a criminal, whether he is a Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa,” he told TNS.
The movie film maker explained that Kunle had given him his movie to distribute and on investigations, found out that the movies were already pirated and he was able to compile the names of those behind it of which they were all Igbo and no other tribe involved.
According to him, “Kunle Afolayan did a movie and gave the movie to an Igbo man called Gabosky of G-Media to distribute. The man produced the film and brought into the market and came back and told him, ‘Look at what I’m facing. The film is being pirated. And I went round the whole country and found out that the films are being pirated and I started compiling names. And I tell you, the names that I compiled; there is no Yoruba name on that list. They are all Igbos and I have the list.”

SOURCE: Nathan Nathaniel Ekpo

DON’T ATTEMPT TO SELL NATIONAL THEATRE—ALIBABA WARNS

ALIBABA

Veteran comedian, Alibaba has warned against any attempt by the Nigerian government to privatize the National Theatre, which is located in Iganmu, Lagos.

This followed rumor that there were plans to sell the structure to private individuals.

The humour merchant explained that rather than put the place up for sale, the National Theatre should be seen as a hub for entertainment in the country, where various events can be hosted. He said it should not be used as a trade centre.

Alibaba stated that the National Theatre is the only iconic structure that has been able to define the country’s history.

He fumed at the idea of holding a concert on Fela, the late Afro-beat legend, at the Eko Hotels and Suite, when the National Theatre should have hosted such event.

“It is a shame that a musical like ‘Fela’ had to be held at Eko Hotel. That is a birthright of the National Theatre,” he said.

SOURCE: Nathan Nathaniel Ekpo